Emir BardakçıChatGPT voice is now supported as a virtual assistant on Android. The battle for AI assistants is heating up with the latest move by OpenAI. The latest beta version of ChatGPT on Android now allows you to set ChatGPT’s intelligent voice as an alternative to Google Assistant Gemini. Many users prefer ChatGPT’s voice experience as it is more natural and human-like than others, making it a great addition to Android.
ChatGPT vs. Gemini: The Showdown Between the Assistants
As Google Assistant is gradually being replaced by Gemini Assistant (Google is phasing out the latter), ChatGPT is filling the void. ChatGPT’s voice capabilities have astounded users since its launch, offering a surprisingly similar experience to talking to a living being. While Gemini Live offers similar features, users feel it falls short of OpenAI’s offering when it comes to conversational flow and responsiveness.
How to set ChatGPT as your default assistant on Android
Want to make ChatGPT your default voice assistant instead of Gemini? Here’s how:
- Join the ChatGPT beta program by visiting the beta sign-up link and clicking “Become a tester.”
- Wait a few minutes for the update to appear on Google Play, then upgrade the app.
- Open ChatGPT version 1.2025.070 after updating and click on the avatar in the bottom right.
- Go to the “Sound” settings and enable the “Background chats” setting.
- Go back to the chat window and click the wave icon in the text box.
- Let the audio load completely.
- Press and hold the power button to open the Assistant selector and choose ChatGPT.
If the Assistant selector does not appear automatically:
- Go to Android Settings and find “Default Apps” Find “Assistance & Voice Input” settings
- Set ChatGPT as your online assistant
If ChatGPT is still not shown as an option, uninstall and reinstall the app and then repeat the steps above.
User Experience and Limitations
Once you’ve set ChatGPT as your virtual assistant, you can bring it up by long-pressing the play button. You can ask questions, get information, or simply speak. All of this is recorded in ChatGPT’s conversation history for later use. One major drawback is that ChatGPT is slower to launch than Gemini or even Perplexity. However, users find the experience worth the wait.
This new integration represents a significant advancement in the creation of AI assistants on Android, giving users increased options in how they interact with their devices through voice.
